Sushi tops the list of favorite dishes in France, leading online orders in 2016. Preferences vary—some crave raw fish, others avocado, cucumber, or cheese—but there's an authentic Japanese way to enjoy it that most get wrong. Renowned Tokyo chef Naomichi Yasuda shares essential etiquette in a concise video, starting with pickled ginger: don't place it on sushi; eat it alone to cleanse the palate between bites.
Avoid soaking fish in soy sauce and shaking off excess (a gesture best left behind, smiles the chef). Lightly dip maki and eat it whole. For nigiri sushi (rice-based), grasp with chopsticks, flip so the fish side dips in soy. Use wasabi sparingly—it's for enhancing, not overpowering, the fish's delicate taste. Keep these tips in mind on your next sushi outing; we bet it'll be soon. Bon appétit!
